Investor / Author

Ray Dalio

Founder of Bridgewater Associates — the largest hedge fund in the world. Author of Principles. Known for his frameworks on economic cycles, debt crises, and the rise and fall of empires.

Known For

Bridgewater AssociatesPrinciplesEconomic cycle analysisRise and fall of empires

Canon

The AI Advantage Gap: Agent Users Compound Gains While Chat Users Stay Linear

Curious

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Canon

Pain + Reflection = Progress

Novel

Books

■Principles(2017)

■The Changing World Order(2021)

Episodes

#Ray Dalio: Principles, Failure, and the Formula for a Successful Life [From the Archive]Aug 2, 2026 #Ray Dalio: I Predicted The 2008 Crash, I Know What Comes NextJul 30, 2026 #Ray Dalio: The principles that made me a billionaireJul 17, 2026 #Why the U.S. Can’t Repay Its Debt, What Comes Next, and How to Prepare | Ray Dalio - PT 2 (Fan Fave)Apr 4, 2026 #Why the U.S. Can’t Repay Its Debt, What Comes Next, and How to Prepare | Ray Dalio - PT 1 (Fan Fave)Apr 2, 2026 #Ray Dalio: Our System Is in Jeopardy - Debt, AI & the Cycle That Destroyed RomeMar 3, 2026 #Ray Dalio: We're Heading Into Very Dark TimesSep 11, 2025